GE GBE21AYR****: $103 a year to run
This model (Refrigerators) uses 488 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $103 a year and $1,026 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
488 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$103
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$1,026
Efficiency rank
3,441 / 4,667
10 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Bottom Freezer |
|---|---|
| Total volume (cu ft) | 20.9 |
| Adjusted volume (cu ft) | 25.5 |
| Refrigerant | R-600a |
| Federal standard (kWh/year) | 543 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | June 1, 2022 |
Compared with the average model (Refrigerators), this one costs about $22 more a year.
More efficient alternatives
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|---|---|---|
| GE GNE21DYR**** | 487 | $102 |
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- Freezers
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- Air purifiers
Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology